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Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 10 March 2021, troughs, low-pressure systems and cold fronts generated thunderstorms and showers across parts of eastern, western and northern Australia. The recent rainfall in western…
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16 June 2025On 10 January 2025, Germany notified the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a small farm of 14 water buffaloes. In response, the department removed Germany from the Director of Biosecurity’s FMD-Free Country List and other…
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Jackson Conaty, School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney; Jarrad Sanderson and Sally Thomson, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a vector borne viral disease of cattle that causes relatively low mortality however morbidity…
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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
Fisheries Management Act 1991
RE:SOUTHERN AND EASTERN SCALEFISH AND SHARK FISHERY (No 2)
Allocation of Provisional Grant of school, gummy, saw shark and elephant fish…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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4 March 2025This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the final report for the import risk review for Dairy products for human consumption. All comments on the second draft report for this risk review (Animal Biosecurity Advice 2024-A05) have been considered in the…
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This is Supporting information for 1.1a.iii Forest area in Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) regions, published December 2023.1.1a.iii Forest area in RFA regions is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Forest types in RFA regionsThe national forest types are…
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11 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All clients attempting to contact the department via phone.
Information
The unplanned service disruption to the department’s telephony services has now been resolved and clients can now contact the department via phone.
Action
No action required.…
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09 July 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who will be required to book and manage requests for import inspections using the Biosecurity Portal during this scheduled maintenance window.InformationDue to…
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